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Riff Tone

Boys in the Better Land

Fontaines D.C.

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Custom Shop Rory Gallagher Signature Stratocaster
AmpFender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface or '68 Custom Reissue)

Amp Settings

gain5
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2018-2019. Carlos O’Connell used the Rory Gallagher Stratocaster for the main riff on the studio version. Amp is a Fender Twin Reverb, possibly paired with a Deluxe Reverb via ABY switcher. Pedalboard as per Premier Guitar Rig Rundown. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for the riff section in the studio.

Tone Character(10)
jangly and directbright and articulateslightly gritty edgepercussive attacktreble-forwardtight and punchydynamic responsesingle-coil claritynot heavily compressedopen, slightly reverberant

Difficulty

The riff is fast and requires tight, consistent downstrokes and muting for the percussive, driving feel, but uses straightforward chord shapes and rhythm, making it accessible to intermediate players.

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